Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
Special Tools
  • CH-28733–B Wheel Hub and Driveshaft Remover
  • DT-51504 Seal Protector
  • EN-45059 Angle Meter

Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies.Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement»Remove
  4. Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement»Remove
  5. Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement»Remove

    6. Object ID: 2371128
  6. Insert a drift or a punch (1) in the brake rotor cooling fins.
  7. Rotate the brake rotor until the drift or punch is resting against the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  8. Using a breaker bar and the proper size socket (2), loosen the wheel drive shaft nut.

    9. Object ID: 2371185
  9. Wheel Drive Shaft Nut(1)»Remove and DISCARD

    10. Object ID: 2001518
  10. Using the CH–28733–B remover (2), separate the wheel drive shaft from the front wheel hub (1).
  11. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
  12. Remove the lower control arm ball joint from the steering knuckle.Steering Knuckle Replacement

    13. Note: Position a drain pan under the transmission when servicing the wheel drive shaft.

  13. With the aide of an assistant, move the front knuckle assembly to the side.

    14. Object ID: 1221291
  14. Using a large flat bladed screwdriver or pry bar (2), remove the wheel drive shaft (1) from the differential.

    15. Object ID: 2371130
  15. Wheel Drive Shaft(1)@Vehicle»Remove

    16. Object ID: 174601
  16. DISCARD the retaining ring.

    17. Object ID: 2318020

    Note: If there is no washer on the wheel drive shaft, install a NEW washer.

  17. Remove and DISCARD the washer (1) from the front wheel drive shaft (2).
Installation Procedure

    Object ID: 174601
  1. Install the NEW retaining ring to the front wheel drive shaft inner joint. Start to pull the ring from the front wheel drive shaft inner joint end down to the ring groove.

    2. Object ID: 814136

    Caution: DT-6332/ DT-51504 or equivalent must be installed into the front wheel drive shaft oil seal prior to removing and installing the front wheel drive shaft. Failure to use the DT-6332/ DT-51504 may cause the spline of the front wheel drive shaft to cut the front wheel drive shaft oil seal. Damage to the front wheel drive shaft oil seal will result in lubricant leaks.

  2. Install the DT-51504 protector (1) into the differential.

    3. Object ID: 2371130
  3. Install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the retaining ring is fully seated.(1)
  4. With the aide of an assistant, move the front knuckle assembly into the proper position.
  5. Install the wheel drive shaft in the front wheel hub.
  6. Install the lower control arm ball joint to the steering knuckle.Steering Knuckle Replacement.
  7. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
  8. Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement»Install

    9. Object ID: 2371185

    Note: Do NOT tighten.

  9. Wheel Drive Shaft Nut(1)»Loosely install

    10. Object ID: 2371128
  10. Insert a drift or a punch (1) in the brake cooling fin.
  11. Rotate the brake rotor until the drift or the punch is rest against the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  12. Wheel Drive Shaft Nut»Tighten
    1. First Pass:150 N·m (111 lb ft)
    2. Second Pass:—Loosen45 degrees, use the EN-45059 meter
    3. Final Pass:250 N·m (184 lb ft)
  13. Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement»Install
  14. Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement»Install
  15. Install the front tire and wheel assemblies.Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  16. Lower the vehicle.